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There are many myths about homeowners' associations (HOAs). Some people think that HOAs are a waste of time and money, while others believe they are the only way to keep a neighborhood in order. HOAs have plenty of benefits, along with some drawbacks. This article...
Being President of the HOA is a challenging and sometimes thankless job. The whole point of the organization is to keep your neighborhood friendly and looking great. Everyone who moves in receives a copy of the HOA bylaws, which are the HOA’s way of trying to maintain...
Homeowners associations (HOAs) in New York help ensure the right of owners to the quiet enjoyment of their properties. They also help to preserve home values and provide shared amenities that make living in the community more pleasant, like a gym or a community pool....
As someone who helps run the homeowners association (HOA) for your community, you are in an uncomfortable position. The rules that you must enforce affect your neighbors and people that you care about, which can make your job difficult. Although you may feel tempted...
The point of a homeowner's association (HOA) is to establish and enforce community standards. You may have rules about property additions, where people can park vehicles or what they can grow in their front lawns. When everyone in the community enthusiastically...
One of the goals of a responsible homeowners’ association (HOA) is to create a sense of community among those who live in the complex or neighborhood. That means that everyone should feel some level of comfort and safety. Few things have divided Americans and even...
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are sometimes reviled -- but many homeowners love them because they help maintain their standard of living and protect their property values. That’s why it’s increasingly common for planned communities, condominiums and other housing...
Being a homeowner’s association (HOA) board member will be challenging at times. Any role where you need to get people to abide by the rules is. Some people consider rules are there to be broken, others feel they apply to everyone but them, and others simply do not...
Homeowner’s associations have many benefits that make their communities better. Building a homeowner’s association can help everyone in the community get involved in keeping the area clean and attractive. It can also spread out the costs associated with certain...
As you're well aware, there's been quite an uptick in the emergence of Homeowners Associations (HOAs) in the past two decades. Bylaws have shifted over this time, whereby some homeowners may find it necessary to consult with their HOA to sort out matters before...
